Macias Junk Removal LLC
With over 10 years of experience in the demolition and junk removal industry, our founder created Macias Junk Removal LLC with his wife and son to... more
Elisha Junk Removal
Fast, efficient, and honest, Elisha Junk Removal has become a reputable and well-known demolition service in the greater Salisbury, MD area. Our team is up... more
Smith Landscape Inc
Whether you need oil tank removed, a commercial building or garage demolished, or an old fence or deck hauled away, Smith Landscape Inc has the... more
RCA Demolition & Hauling
RCA Demolition & Hauling is proud to serve the Greater Baltimore, Maryland area with a wide range of dynamic, efficient, and professional site preparation services, like... more
Sanford and Son Demolition and Cleanouts
Sanford and Son Demolition and Cleanouts has more than 20 years of experience serving Central Maryland. We handle all types of demo, including oil tank removal.... more
Ace Environmental Holdings, LLC
ACE Environmental Holdings, LLC has the training, technology, tools, team, and all necessary certifications and licenses needed to handle all projects involving underground storage tanks ... more
Esposito Company Inc
Esposito Company Inc was founded in 1973. We have built our reputation on years of providing efficient, excellent, and customer-focused services. We work hard to provide... more
JMH Construction Services LLC
Licensed, certified, and trusted since 2013. JMH Construction Services offers oil tank removal services you can count on. We are highly experienced in our field and... more
H&D Construction LLC
Old or unused oil tank on your property? H&D Construction LLC provides safe, compliant oil tank removal services to protect your home and the... more
Bayside Dumpsters
Removing an old oil tank can be hazardous. Bayside Demolition offers safe, environmentally responsible oil tank removal services, ensuring your property is cleared quickly and... more
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What is the history of oil tanks?
- 1859 — Oil is discovered and stored in wooden barrels.
- Late 1800s — The first steel storage tanks are produced to keep valuable oil safe.
- 1922 — First standards for steel storage tank safety are developed.
- 1930s — Underground storage tanks are now the preferred storage method, opposed to the previously preferred above ground storage tanks.
- 1960s — Tank owners grow more frustrated and more concerned with oil loss due to tank corrosion.
- 1970s — Concerns begin to spread regarding the environmental impact of oil tank leaks.
- 1988 — The EPA sets a deadline for upgrading underground tank systems, putting new tank regulations into place.
- 1990s — Many begin closing and removing their tanks due to the widely known environmental and health risks.
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